Deuteronomy 18:2 “And they shall have no inheritance among their countrymen; the Lord is their portion.” Observation: The “they” in this verse refers to the Levitical priests. Verse 1 says that the priestly tribe of Levi was to have no “portion or inheritance”; they...

Deuteronomy 17:1 “…for that is a detestable thing to the Lord your God.” Observation: Moses has been addressing the Hebrews, giving them God’s guidance before they advance into the Promised Land, and in this verse he addresses qualifications for the sacrifice. The...

2 Chronicles 26:15b “…his fame spread afar for he was marvelously helped until he was strong.” Observation:  Uzziah was one of Israel’s very good kings. Just a lad of 16 when he ascended the throne, this chapter tells the story of his 52-year reign. He was faithful to...

Deuteronomy 14:29b  “…in order that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands which you may do.” Observation:  This ends the 14th chapter of Deuteronomy, a large part of which is devoted to commands regarding tithing. God expected two tithes from...

Deuteronomy 1:6, 8  “…you have stayed long enough at this mountain...go in and possess the land….” Observation:  Verse 2 says that it is an eleven-day journey from Horeb, where the Israelites were camped, to Kadesh-Barnea. Kadesh-Barnea was the place where the Hebrews...

Psalm 49: 12, 20 “Man in his pomp, yet without understanding, is like the beasts that perish.” Observation: This verse is presented twice in Psalm 49. In both places it references those who are rich in the things of this world: “Their inner thought is that their...

Luke 1:29 “But she was greatly troubled at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this might be.” Observation:  In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s miraculous pregnancy with John, the angel Gabriel made another prenatal appearance, this time to her...

 Deuteronomy 8:5 “Thus you are to know in your heart that the Lord your God was disciplining you just as a man disciplines his son.” Observation: Forty years have passed since the Hebrews began their odyssey through the wilderness. Instigated by their intransigence...

Acts 3:10 “And they were taking note of him as being the one who used to sit at the Beautiful Gate of the temple to beg alms.” Observation: The setting is the gate called Beautiful. Peter and John were heading to morning prayers when they came upon a beggar who asked...

Isaiah 37:14b “…and Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord and spread it before the Lord.” Observation: The King of Assyria was on a rampage to conquer every tribe within reach. Preceding chapters recounted his numerous victories, and now he was bringing his...